Fall Bulk Day 13
My weight has dropped for the second day in a row. I discuss whether I will make an adjustment to make the scale go up or stay the course.
Sunday was an active rest day, including a 15-minute walk and a short chest/tricep workout. The rest of the day was spent watching football and meal-prepping for the week.
I burned 2,630 calories, which is on the low end for a workout day. And I ate 2,630 calories for a 100-calorie or 4% surplus.
Here are my nutrition numbers for November 12th, 2023.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 210 g (31%) |
| Carbs | 288 g (42%) |
| Fat | 82 g (27%) |
| Calories In | +2,730 |
| Calories Out | -2,630 |
| Calorie Surplus | +100 (4%) |
My wife and I don’t meal prep individual meals but cook large quantities of food that we can divide up as needed. For example, I grilled several pounds of chicken, steak, and veggies while my wife cooked a casserole and soup.
The hot dishes make for easy microwavable meals during the week. And the meat and veggies get paired with rice that we make fresh daily with a rice cooker.
This meal plan involves minimal cooking time each day yet doesn’t require a whole meal prep production with pre-portioned meals. But you can use whatever meal prep method and schedule is best for you.
Start to Finish Guide on How to Meal Prep
My weight dropped for the second day in a row despite maintaining a slight calorie surplus and drinking 3-3.5 liters of water. Still, I will not make any adjustments just yet because my weekly average weight is still up from last week.
Monday is my complete rest day this week, so I will also target low carbs and a slight deficit. As a result, I expect that my weight could drop slightly for a third straight day.
While this may seem the opposite of what I should do right now, the rest and reset will help my body and muscle growth in the long run. After Tuesday or Wednesday this week, I will reassess my weight trend and adjust my diet as necessary.
